Dwayne vs Clarence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwayne

Boy #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Clarence Rank #1,563

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Dwayne or Clarence more popular?

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Clarence mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Dwayne and Clarence boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.